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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 03/05/2004 2002-2004 JAMES Y. ARAKAKI AARON S.Y. CHUNG ['hnirnwn & Presiding Officer LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF •E FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D. L CURTIS TYLER, III BOB JACOBSON Viee C'hnrrmnn •~'~,o,,N'+~o JOE REYNOLDS GARY SAFARIK M11~AEL C TULANG l7 T C ^l r^ COUNTY COUNCIL c ~ N County ofHawai'i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street - ~ Hilo, Hawaii 96720 F~ u-+ 31s` Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii Friday, March 5, 2004 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Robert Tominaga, Thy Word Ministries Faith Center of Hawaii CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 19, 2003; December 3, 2003; December l7, 2003; January 7, 2004; and January 23, 2004 (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawaii County Council-31 Page 2 March 5, 2004 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Comm. 516: NOMINATION OF AARON CHUNG AND JO ANN YUKIMURA TO THE HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) BOARD OF ADVISORS OF THE CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION From Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Chair Gary Safarik, dated February 17, 2004, submitting for consideration and approval the nominations of Hawaii County Council Member Aaron Chung and Kauai County Council Member JoAnn Yukimura as HSAC representatives to serve on the Board of Advisors of the Center for Alternative Dispute Resolution. Waived: PWIRC Comm. 515: NOMINATION OF DAVID B. GOMES TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII PENSION BOARD From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 11, 2004, nominating Mr. David B. Gomes of Council District 9 to the Pension Board. Wiaved: FC and Comm. 515.1: From Finance Committee Chair Aaron S. Y. Chung, dated February 25, 2004, waiving the above matter from the Committee on Finance. Comm. 519: NOMINATION OF BRIAN I. NAKASHIMA TO THE HAWAII COUNTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 11, 2004, nominating Mr. Brian L Nakashima of Council District 7 to the Tax Board of Review. Waived: FC and Comm. 519.1: From Finance Committee Chair Aaron S. Y. Chung, dated February 23, 2004, waiving the above matter from the Committee on Finance. Comm. 534: NOMINATION OF JOEL COHEN AND WARREN K. IOPA TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAl`I CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 20, 2004, nominating Mr. Joel Cohen and Mr. Warren K. Iopa to the Civil Service Commission. Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-31 Page 3 March 5, 2004 Comm. 535: NOMINATION OF GLEN S. MATSUDA AND CLIFFORD J. WHITNEY TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FIRE COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 20, 2004, nominating Mr. Glen S. Matsuda and Mr. Clifford J. Whitney to the Fire Commission. Waived: FC Comm. 536: NOMINATION OF KATHLEEN B. LASSITER TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII POLICE COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 20, 2004, nominating Ms. Kathleen B. Lassiter Co the Police Commission. Waived: FC STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 143-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of Hawai `i Department of Transportation, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for a Rural Transit Assistance Program Grant. {Funds to be used for a driver improvement program, to hold transportation conferences, and to attend meetings of the American Public Transit Association. } Re: Comm. 470 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-222 Res. 149-04: Authorizes the Acceptance of Roadway Lot E, Situate at Kealakehe, North Kona, Island, County and State of Hawaii, Being Also a Portion of the Government Land of Kealakehe, Being Also a Portion of Lot 2 of the Villages of La`i`opua, Phase 1 as Shown on File Plan 2128 Filed in the Office of the Bureau of Conveyances of the State of Hawaii, Identified as Tax Map Key:(3)7-4-020: Por. 2. {0.633-acre site to be used for roadway improvements planned in the Kaloko Industrial Park area.} Re: Comm. 476 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: PWIRC-35 Deferred: February 19, 2004 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Safarik and duly seconded by Mr. Tulang to adopt Resolution 149-04.) Hawaii County Council-31 Page 4 March 5, 2004 Res. 151-04: Creates Six (6) Police Officer II (Temporary) Positions and One (1) Detective (Temporary) Position for the Hawaii County Police Department. {Of the six "Police Officer II" positions to be created, four will be added to the existing ice task force; and the other two, along with the "Detective" position, will make up the new "Airport Smuggling Detail Unit" at Keahole International Airport.} Re: Comm. 495 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-213 Res. 152-04: Creates Two (2) Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (Temporary) Positions for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney. {These positions, one in East Hawaii and one in West Hawaii, will work with County, State, and Federal enforcement officials in prosecuting individuals and organizations distributing large quantities of ice and other drugs.} Re: Comm. 496 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-214 Res. 153-04: Creates an Assistant Account Clerk 1/4T (Temporary) Position for the Hawaii County Resource Center. {This position will enable Hawaii County Resource Center (HCRC) to maintain its present level of effectiveness of operations and increase the communities' ability to build its capacities. } Re: Comm. 497 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-215 Res. 154-04: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and of More Than One Fiscal Year for aMulti-Year Lease for a Copy Machine. {The Department of Parks and Recreation's Elderly Activities Division -Nutrition Program, five-year lease agreement. } Re: Comm. 498 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-216 Hawaii County Council-31 Page 5 March 5, 2004 Res. 155-04: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Donation of Two (2) Zoll AED Plus Automated External Defibrillators to the Department of Parks & Recreation's Aquatics Division from the American Heart Association of Hawaii and the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc., and is valued at $4,400. {To be used at the Kawamoto Swim Stadium and the Kona Community Aquatic Center for emergency responses to cardiac arrest.} Re: Comm. 499 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-217 Res. 156-04: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement With the United States of America, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for its Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement Project for Hawaii County. {This project, which involves working with communities or other entities that presently utilize non-government large capacity cesspools, will create a preliminary inventory of existing and potential large capacity cesspools, conduct an outreach/education program regarding the ban, and assist owners with selecting alternative systems, any necessary paperwork, and possibly identification of funding sources, in the nine County designated districts.} Re: Comm. 501 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-218 Res. 157-04: Relates to a Council Initiated Improvement District Implementation Study for the Construction of Certain Wastewater and Sewer System Improvements for Waiakea, District of South Hilo, Hawaii. {The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated Underground Injection Control regulations on December 7, 1999, which requires large capacity cesspools existing prior to that date must be upgraded or closed by April 5, 2005. The owners of KTA Shopping Center and Puainako Towne Center request the assistance of the County in their efforts to comply with the EPA regulation and connect to the County sewer system. } Re: Comm. 502 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-220 Hawaii County Council-31 Page 6 March 5, 2004 Res. 158-04: Relates to a Council Initiated Improvement District Implementation Study for the Construction of Certain Wastewater and Sewer System Improvements for Holualoa, District of North Kona, Hawaii. {The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated Underground Injection Control regulations on December 7, 1999, requiring large capacity cesspools existing prior to that date must be upgraded or closed by April 5, 2005. The Kilohana Homeowners Association requests the assistance of the County in its efforts to comply with the EPA regulation and connect to the County sewer system. } Re: Comm. 503 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-221 Res. 162-04: Authorizes the Mayor or His Duly Authorized Representative to Negotiate and to Execute Necessary Documents with Westpro Development, Inc. to Incrementally Satisfy Condition "M" of Ordinance No. 98-66. Re: Comm. 526 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA - February 18, 2004 Res. 163-04: Amends Resolution No. 37-03 by Increasing the Square Footage of Office Space in the Kona Driver License Section's Multi-Year Lease. {Total office space to be leased at 75-5722 Hanama Place will be 2,622 square feet at a cost of $6,009/month, replacing the original amounts of 2,000 square feet and $4,584/month, respectively.} Re: Comm. 116.1 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Res. 164-04: Authorizes the Payment of Funds of a Later Fiscal Year and More Than One Fiscal Year for aMulti-Year Lease of Real Property for the Department of Liquor Control's Kona Office. {This five-year lease for 2,374 square feet of office space located at 75-5722 Hanama Place will be at a cost of $4,946/month. } Re: Comm. 539 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Waived: FC Hawaii County Council-31 Page 7 March 5, 2004 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 210: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-7 for the County of Hawaii, by Changing the District Classification From the Agricultural to the Urban District at Keahuolu, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-4-8:20 (approx. 2.821 acres). {Verizon Hawaii, Inc., Applicant. } Re: Comm. 456 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Approved: PC-76 Bill 211: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District Classification From Agricultural (A-la) to Village Commercial (CV-10) at Keahuolu, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-4-8:20 (approx. 2.821 acres). {Verizon Hawaii, Inc., Applicant.} Re: Comm. 456 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff Negative Rec: PC-77 Bill 217: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Rural Transit Assistance Program ($17,000); appropriates same to Rural Transit Assistance Program. } Re: Comm. 470 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-223 Bill 219: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Fund Balance From Previous Year ($4,686,988); appropriates same to the following: Coqui Frog Eradication Efforts ($45,000), Data Systems -Equipment ($20,000), Engineering Division -Other Current Expenses ($221,000), Fire Protection -Other Current Expenses ($84,639), Transfer to Capital Projects Fund ($4,181,349), and Transfer to Solid Waste Fund ($135,000), for a total of $4,686,988.} Re: Comm. 473 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-224 (Note: Related Communications and Bi11219, Draf[ Z, is continued on the next page.) Hawaii County Council-31 Page 8 March 5, 2004 Comm. 473.2: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated February 3, 2004, proposing an amendment by adding a new Section 3, Determinations; and proposes using $285,000 from the County Building Renovations Project for the following: Machado Acres Park ($205,000), Dirt Bike/ATV ($50,000), and Kaumana City Fire Hydrant System Testing ($30,000). and Comm. 473.3: From Council Member Michael C. Tulang dated February 13, 2004, proposing an amendment by adding a new section relating to the update of topographical maps utilizing LIDAR for the North Kona watersheds, Puna watersheds, and Hilo watersheds. and Comm. 473.4: From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated February 18, 2004, transmitting Bill No. 219, Draft 2. (Drafr 2 contains amendments as contained in the above Communications 473.2 and 473.3, and also a $10,000 appropriation to Friends of the Park for Kahuku Park.) and Bill 219 Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the (Draft 2): County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Fund Balance From Previous Year ($4,686,988); appropriates same to the following: Coqui Frog Eradication Efforts ($45,000), Data Systems -Equipment ($20,000), Engineering Division -Other Current Expenses ($221,000), Fire Protection -Other Current Expenses ($84,639), Parks and Recreation -Friends of the Park ($10,000), Transfer to Capital Projects Fund ($4,171,349), and Transfer to Solid Waste Fund ($]35,000), for a total of $4,686,988. } Bill 220: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Transfer From General Fund ($135,000); appropriates same to the following: Landfills -Other Current Expenses ($60,000) and Recycling Program ($75,000), for a total of $135,000.} Re: Comm. 473 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-225 Bill 221: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Adds POLICE: Microwave Relocation & System Renovation -County ($500,000); funds to be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources ($500,000). } Re: Comm. 474 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-227 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-31 Page 9 March 5, 2004 Bill 222: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Increases PARKS AND RECREATION: Repairs to Facilities ([$500,000] 750 000); funds to be provided from General Fund and/or Other Sources ($250,000). } Re: Comm. 475 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-226 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 225: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Fund Balance From Previous Year ($311,946); appropriates same to Vehicle & Parts Disposal Other Current Expenses. } Re: Comm. 483 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-209 Bill 226: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget For the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in State Grants -Coordinated Services -Purchase of Services ($9,932); appropriates same to the following: Coordinated Services -Salaries & Wages ($8,032) and Coordinated Services -Other Current Expenses ($1,900), for a total of $9,932.} Re: Comm. 488 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-211 Bill 227: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Adds PARKS & RECREATION: Machado Acres Park ($205,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bands, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($205,000). } Re: Comm. 494 Intr. by: Mr. Arakaki Approved: FC-212 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Hawaii County Council-31 Page 10 March 5, 2004 Bill 229: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Appropriates revenues in Federal Grants -Environmental Protection Agency Cesspool Replacement Project ($76,000); appropriates same to Environmental Protection Agency Cesspool Replacement Project.} Re: Comm. 501 Intr. by: Mr. Chung Approved: FC-219 and Comm. 501.1: From Managing Director Dixie Kaetsu, dated February 22, 2004. Bill 240: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Federal Grants -Workforce Investment Act 2003-04 ($47,055); appropriates same to the following: Workforce Investment Act- Administration Planning 2003-04 ($19,191) and Workforce Investment Act -Youth Program 2003-04 ($27,864), for a total of $47,055. } Re: Comm. 527 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA -February 18, 2004 Bill 241: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {increases revenues in HOME -Program Income ($58,369.42); appropriates same to Kamuela Senior Housing.} Re: Comm. 528 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA -February 18, 2004 Bill 242: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Increases revenues in Housing Assistance Payments ($500,000); appropriates same to Housing Subsidies. } Re: Comm. 529 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA -February 18, 2004 Hawaii County Council-31 Page 11 March 5, 2004 Bill 243: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {increases revenues in Block Grant Program Income ($132,124.58); appropriates same to Residential Emergency Repair Program.} Re: Comm. 530 Intr. by: Mr. Safarik Approved: CHA -February 18, 2004 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 192: Amends Ordinance No. 03-90, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. {Adds PUBLIC WORKS: Pu`ukapu Flood Study ($300,000); funds to be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($300,000). } Re: Comm. 10.1 Intr. by: Mr. Chung ls` Reading: December 3, 2003 2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter Bill 202 Amends Ordinance No. 93 100, Which Reclassified Lands From Single (Draft 2): Family Residential (RS-10) to Limited industrial (ML-10) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-50:8 (approx. 11,250 sq. ft.). {Dianne and Edward Hirayama, Applicant. Requests a time extension to Condition C (construction timetable).} Re: Comm. 442.1 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff 1"Reading: February 19, 2004 Bill 212: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Map, H-7 for the County of Hawaii, by Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural to the Urban District at Puapuaanui, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-17:21 (approx. 9.095 acres). {Uluwehi Properties, LLC, Applicant. } Re: Comm. 457 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff 1"Reading: February 19,2004 Hawaii County Council-31 Page 12 March 5, 2004 Bill 213 Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District Classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Single Family Residential (RS-15) at Puapuaanui, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-17:21 (approx. 9.095 acres). {Uluwehi Properties, LLC, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 457.1 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff ls` Reading: February 19, 2004 Bill 214 Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Draft 2): (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code, by Changing the District Classification from Agricultural (A-Sa) to Family Agricultural (FA-3a) at Puaa 2°d, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 7-5-12:38 (approx. 8.773 acres). {Thomas A. Tuso, Applicant.} Re: Comm. 458.1 Intr. by: Mr. Elarionoff 1" Reading: February 19,2004 Bi11218: Amends Ordinance No. 03-91, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004. {Appropriates revenues in the following: Federal Grants -Community Oriented Policing Services-Police ($525,912), Federal Grants- Community Oriented Policing Services -Prosecutors ($192,347), and Federal Grants -Community Oriented Policing Services - R & D ($125,866), for a tota] of $844,125; appropriates same to the following: Community Oriented Policing Services Police ($525,912), Community Oriented Policing Services -Prosecutors ($192,347), and Community Oriented Policing Services - R & D ($125,866), for a total of $844,125. } Re: Comm. 472 Intr. by: Mr. Chung 1"Reading: February 19, 2004 REPORTS FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the REPORT: month ended January 31, 2004. FC-210 Recommends the acceptance of a $],500 monetary donation from Comm. 487: Mr. Keali`i Ceballos, Kumu Hula of Halau Keali`i O Nalani, to the Department of Parks & Recreation to purchase sleeping cots to be used by halau members during the annual Merrie Monarch Festival and camping activities during intercessions and summer fun. Hawaii County Council-31 Page 13 March 5, 2004 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION (The purpose of the meeting is to consult with Corporation Counsel relating to matters involving potential County liability, as authorized by Sections 92-4 and 92-5, HRS. Note: 2/3 Vote -Pursuant to §92-4, HRS, and Rule 12 of Rules of Procedure of the County Council.) Comm. 540: JOSEPH P. JORDAN V. CITY AND COUNTY OF HAWAII, CIVIL NO. 01-1-0367 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated February 24, 2004. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2004 PLANNING COMMITTEE 5:00 p.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S PUBLIC HEARING RE KONA BEACH HOTEL BILLS 198, 199, AND 209 (KAMAKAHONU BALLROOM) TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2004 NONPROFIT SITE 8:00 a.m. KONA MAYOR'S VISIT (W. HAWAII) CONFERENCE ROOM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2004 NONPROFIT SITE 8:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM VISIT (E. HAWAII) THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2004 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM SPECIAL MEETING (Departmental/Program Reviews of Budgets) FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 2004 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM SPECIAL MEETING (Departmental/Program Reviews of Budgets) Hawaii County Council-31 Page 14 March 5, 2004 MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2004 FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM SPECIAL MEETING (Departmental/Program Reviews of Budgets) COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 p.m. HEARING RE BUDGETS (E. HAWAII) TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2004 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. GHANA KEAUHOU BEACH RESORT COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 p.m. HEARING RE BUDGETS (W. HAWAII) STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT (Note: B/R, as listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation "By Request" and on behalf of the requesting party; however, it does not necessarily signify their support of or opposition to the proposal.) The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by March 3, 2004. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Those desiring to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business must register at the County Clerk's Office prior to the convening of the meeting. Copies may be viewed at the Hawaii County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720; and the County Council's Kona Branch Office at 77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740. Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 14, 2004, at ] 0:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at 6 p.m.